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Armando's Dakota Bar & Grill

73260 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4270
760-346-0744
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Ranked #50 of 196 restaurants in Palm Desert
Cuisines: Mexican
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 via mobile

I usually don't write bad reviews but this experience is a must! My girlfriend and I went to have a drink and appetizer, it took forever for the server to approach us. He as well as the other servers stemmed more interested in what was going on at the bar! He never returned to our table, someone else brought our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 via mobile

Went for lunch I had fish tacos my husband had chimichaungas both great. Service excellent. And the complimentary chips and salsa brought is back to Mexico.

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washington, mo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

stopped here as we did not like the first place we picked out from the ta site. very crowded, but seated in bar area in minutes. great customer service by erveyone we interacted with. margarita excellent, but $12 !!!. chilli rellenos outstounding, and giant beef chimichanga really good. chips mediocre, but salsa good with a kick. would definately go back.... More

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Toronto, Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Armando's was recommended by the front desk at our hotel, and I am sure glad we listened. From the nachos/salsa (which we ordered a massive but expensive $10.50 side of guacamole - b.e.s.t. guac ever!), to my HUGE chimichanga, none of us were disappointed. Some of our crew had taco salads, which were bigger than their heads. Another had the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

It's always a good time here, and although there are better restaurants in the desert, Armando's is fun and lively with great margaritas and excellent guacamole. The bar is active and fun, service is very good. This is a great place to take friends from out of town. Right on El Paseo Dr, the location can't be beat!

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013 via mobile

We've visited this restaurant twice during our vacations to PS and always have excellent service, food & drinks. The ceviche and pork tacos are great, plenty to share. Look forward to returning next vacation.

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Palm Desert, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

My daughter suggested her favorite Mexican restaurant in the Desert, Armando's, last week to celebrate her birthday. She frequents this restaurant, and wish she would have told me how amazing the service, food, staff, and atmosphere is sooner! Five Stars! I strongly endorse Armando's on beautiful, prestigious El Paseo, Palm Desert. We were thrilled the patio dining area is pet-friendly... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Great fajitas and good quality food. Nice location on patio for enjoying the people watching on el paseo. The only downside are the tortilla chips are very generic compared to other authentic places.overall a great choice for a fun and delicious meal.

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Orange, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This is one of our "Go To" restaurants on El Paseo each visit to Palm Desert. We love sitting on the outside patio and make sure to get our reservations in early as they do book up. They are busy busy and there's a fun (and crowded) bar so this definitely is not a place to go if you want... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

The location is great, perfect for people watching on El Paseo. Atmosphere is lively and the staff is wonderful. Food is generously proportioned and well-prepared, though not the best Mexican I've had. The drinks are also generous...my Margarita was so strong I had to ask for a little more mix to tone it down! Overall, a good stop for a... More

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